Legislator Details


Edward Everett Bostwick
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Number of sessions served 1
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Gender: Male
Age at election: 56

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 5/27/1840
City: Otisco, NY
County: Onondaga County, NY
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
married Adeline L. soon after leaving school.

Number of Children: 0

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Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
common schools of Otisco supplemented by a courses at Onondaga Academy, NY, Homer academy, NY, and the Cazenovia (NY) seminary

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Nathaniel and Emily (Everett) Bostwick. Engaged in business in Syracuse NY for a short time after his marriage. Moved to Union City, Branch Co., MI, in 1864, where he farmed. He was supervisor one term.

Notable Facts:
He was a member of the Loyal League (Republican), and voted the republican ticket until 1884, when he joined the prohibition party; upon the division of the party at Pittsburg he united with the nationalists or broad gauge wing. Nepew of Rep. Ezra Bostwick [1869-70 session]

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Ninth Legislature, 1897-1898
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic Peoples Union Silver
Committees Served On: Agricultural Interests , Elections , Labor Interests, Liquor Traffic , Normal Schools, Supplies and Expenses
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City of Residence: Union City
County of Residence Branch
District: 6
District Description: Counties of Branch, Hillsdale and Saint Joseph

Date Elected: 11/3/1896
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1897
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

MIBiog 1:96; Manual 1897 p.627; USCen 1900; PolGryd
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